WASHINGTON (January 22, 2022) – Howard University men's swimming & diving team topped Northeast Conference (NEC) rival Mount St. Mary's on Senior Day, 158.5-62.5, inside Burr Pool.
With the win, HU improved to 4-1 overall in dual meets while earning its second NEC victory of the year.
"I'm proud of our team's performance this weekend," said Howard Director of Swimming & Diving
Nicholas Askew. "Despite the long layoff, we were able to get back into a rhythm and perform well. Also, I'm glad to send our six seniors off with a victory."
Before the meet, HU recognized six seniors for their hard work and dedication to the program, including men's seniors
Miguel Davis, Jr. (Washington) and
Josiah Scott (Cedar Park, Texas).
Overall, the Bison posted 11 wins, including a pair of relay victories.
Davis, juniors
Mark-Anthony Beckles (Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago) and
Miles Simon (Atlanta) and newcomer
Brenton Cooper (Baton Rouge, La.) opened the afternoon with a victory in the 200 Medley Relay, clocking in at 1:34.11.
Beckles, Davis, Simon and second-year Bison
Spencer Miles (Lynchburg, Va.) earned first-place in the 200 Free Relay, registering a 1:26.46 time. In that same event, Simon produced a 20.82 mark in the first leg, which landed him seventh all-time in the school's 50 Free record book.
Simon also won the 200 IM with a mark of 1:57.68, which sits seventh in program history.
Beckles claimed first in the 100 Free (46.43) while Cooper also took gold in the 100 Fly (52.58).
Miles secured a victory in the 50 Free with a 21.35 mark.
Bahama natives
Luke-Kennedy Thompson (Nassau) and
Mark-Anthony Thompson (Nassau) finished first (10:09.66) and second (10:20.32), respectively, in the 1000 Free, which ranks sixth and eighth all-time in school history, respectively.
L. Thompson also won the 500 Free (4:54.19) and M. Thompson earned first in the 100 Breast (58.77).
Other notable Bison include junior
Reese Samuel (Pittsburgh) winning the 200 Free (1:46.52) and rookie
Isaiah Swilley (Bourbonnais, Ill.) securing a victory in the 1-meter dive, scoring 222.50 points.
On Jan. 29, Howard finishes the regular season at crosstown rival Catholic. Meet time is scheduled for 1 p.m.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
